I was also called Schnickel Fritz when I was a child. It was a term of endearment and I always equated it with being rascally or mischievous. However, I was also called something else by my father, particularly when I was being stubborn. I realize this could be culturally sensitive but it really is part of my life so please don't blast me. He would call me a Kraut head (Oh, she's a Kraut head alright!) in a laughing, sarcastic sort of way indicating I wasn't cooperating with whatever he wanted me to do or to stop doing. I've often thought about that wondering where the idea came from that people from Germany were more stubborn or bullheaded than people from other countries. :-) Janet ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.